Serendipity Stamps - JULY Blog Hop #2!

Welcome to the 2nd HOP for JULY! Our new Design Team Member, 
Beth Chiu has her new blog up and running so see 
the link below to see her creations! Welcome Beth!
My card background is Distress Oxide inks again for a spring-y look.

Inside I stamped the sentiment with Distress Oxide Peeled Paint.
They make a great sentiment ink too!
Finished size is an A-2.

The HOP Prize is a $20 Serendipity Stamps Gift Certificate 

to a random commenter.  

You can leave comments from Wednesday through Sunday

 and Mary will announce the winner on Monday.

The 50% off Stamp of the Month is:

Sunflower Rake 1248G

Here is the list of Design Team members participating in the HOP:

Mary's Blog
Beth Chiu

Patti Kehl

Carol Mayne

Miriam Napier

Julie Warner 

Vickie Zimmer 

Marybeth Lopez

• Serendipity Stamps & Dies: Bloom Die 058CD, Floral Cuts Background Die 084ND, Practice Random Acts 1348D
• Inks: various Distress Oxides
• Paper: Curious Cryogen and Neenah Solar White
• Other: Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Dies

Art Impressions Cards

Recently we had Sandy Allnock teach her classes at Impressive Ideas

at it got me started again on the Art Impressions Watercolor Stamps. 

I bought my first wood mounted Watercolor Stamps about 

10 years agoand I've been hooked ever since!

I can't draw so these stamps are ideal for me to get a 

watercolored look.  I usually copy the ideas off the package 

and find that works for me.  I need an image to start my 

stamping and find that there are also great ideas on Pinterest.  

Get some stamps and give it a try!

Card 1

• Stamps: Art Impressions - WC EZ Project B set 4272, Altenew - Sketchy Cities 2
• Ink: Versafine - Vintage Sepia
• Color: Zig Clean Color Markers
• Paper: Echo Part - Bundle of Joy BOY 6x6, Ranger Watercolor Paper, The Paper Cut - Jellybean Green 12x12
• Dies: MFT - Pierced Rectangles 

Card 2

• Stamps: Art Impressions - Flower Cart set 4703, small vine, teeny tiny grass, Penny Black - Happy Snippets (inside)
• Color: Zig Clean Color Markers
• Paper: MFT - Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots 6x6, Ranger Watercolor Paper, Neenah Solar White 110lb
• Dies: MFT - Pierced Squares, Lawn Fawn - Stitched Squares
• Other: May Arts twine and ribbon

Graphic 45 - Jump Into Spring

Recently I taught a class at Impressive Ideas called Graphic 45 - Jump Into Spring.  I used Graphic 45's Time to Flourish cut apart papers for March and April. I wanted to work some stamping into the class so I used the coordinating stamp sets #1 & #2.  I kept the cards simple so people who are hesitant to cut apart their Graphic 45 papers would take the class.

I made 3 March cards and 3 April cards.  Here is the first March card.....

 

and the inside stamped with the Lilac stamp from set #2 with Distress Ink - Dusty Concord.

 

 For this card I used the Happy Birthday stamp from set # 1 and 

stamped it in Versafine - Vintage Sepia in.

The stamped butterfly is from set # 2 with the same ink.

 

The picture on this card has an Irish sentiment on it so I covered it up 

with the little flag so the card could have many uses.

Inside the card I stamped the Violet from set #2 with Versafine - Spanish Moss ink.

 

This April card could be for birthdays, anniversaries, showers or just to say Hello.

 

Inside I stamped the butterfly from set # 1 with Distress Ink - Scattered Straw.

 

This tryptic card has 3 panels that don't all measure the same.

 

Inside I stamped the butterfly again from set # 1 with Distress Ink - Scattered Straw.

The strip of stamps is a pocket.

This is an Easter pocket tag card from the April papers. 

The pocket is 4 1/4 x 9 1/4 scored at 4 1/4.

The tag could be stamped with an Easter sentiment.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my work from my last class.   Artisan Style up next.......

Have a great weekend!

Serendipity - SSCB Spring Fever #41 Part 2

 

With the month of MARCH
(can you believe we are half way through March already?!) 

we are continuing with the SPRING FEVER challenge 

for you from the  Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog.

To participate just use any of Serendipity's images or dies in your creation 

with this theme for a chance to win!

The Design Team was asked to use Glossy Accents on our projects 
so I put it in my flower centers.
Hard to tell in the picture!  I also put it on the little flowers on the BLOOM die which will be available soon!

Here is a closeup of the BLOOM die cut.  This die has great detail!!

Inside my card I stamped my sentiment and glued some flower centers from the BLOOM die.

Finished size is 6" x 4 1/4".

The sale this week is.....FREE SHIPPING on all US orders of $15 or more!
Offer good through March 25.

Our Guest Designer this month is Karen Dunbrook:

 http://snippets-karen.blogspot.com/
 

Check out what the rest of the Design Team created!

Karen Amidon
Jenny Gropp
Jeanne Jachna 

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier (me!)

Julie Warner

Vickie Zimmer

• Serendipity Dies and Stamps:  Bloom Die 058CD, Practice Random Acts 1348D (available NOW!)
• Ink: Versafine: Olympic Green, Cat's Eye - Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink
• Paper: Graphic 45 - Home Sweet Home 6 x 6 & 12 x 12, Misc blue card stock
• Other:  Glossy Accents, foam tape, Mini Perfect Layers

Serendipity - SSCB Spring Fever #41

With the new month (can you believe it is March already?!) 
we are starting a SPRING FEVER challenge 

for you from the  Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog.

To participate just use any of Serendipity's images or dies in your creation 
with this theme for a chance to win!  I have 2 cards to show you today.

The design team had an added challenge to make a 
Saint Patrick's Day project this time.  
I just love the cute shamrock die with the little hearts cut out of the stem!

I die cut and glued 3 shamrocks together before adhering to my card.  
The little clovers are from the LUCKY word die.

Inside I stamped the great sentiment in Smokey Grey ink.
Finished size is 4 5/8" square.

On my second card I used a new background stamp from Serendipity.  It is called Beaded Strings Background and its available now!

I die cut LUCKY twice and glued them together.  
Only one layer of the little clover on this one!

For the inside I cut off one heart from the 
shamrock die and glued it to the liner.

Finished size is 5" x 4".

Our Guest Designer this month is Karen Dunbrook:

 http://snippets-karen.blogspot.com/
 

Check out what the rest of the Design Team created!

Karen Amidon
Jenny Gropp
Jeanne Jachna 

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier (me!)

Julie Warner

Vickie Zimmer

• Serendipity Dies and Stamps:  Shamrock Die 018ED, Happy St Patty's Day 1293E,  Lucky Die 054DD, My Die 044BD , Day Die 041CD, Beaded Stings Background 1354BK
• Ink: Versafine: Smokey Grey, Distress Ink: Peeled Paint
• Paper: Neenah - Solar White, Echo Park - Sunny Days Ahead 6x6
• Other:   MFT - Stitched Jumbo Fishtail STAX Die-namics, Spellbinders - Marvelous Squares dies, BAZZILL ribbon

Serendipity Stamps - February Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Serendipity Stamps February Blog Hop!!  We have a bunch of new products to show you today and I have 2 cards I made.

You should have arrived here from the talented:
Marybeth Lopez

I used the fun new EASTER die on my card.  Sometimes its good to just have a sentiment on a card front!

Here is a closeup of the die cut to show you how cleanly it cuts!  And, it pops out of the die easily.

Inside my card I used another great new die called Daisy Border.  
It makes for a fun inside!  
Finished size is 4 3/4 x 4 3/4.

My second card is a fun Valentine with the new Scalloped Heart die.  I cut a window with the Heart die and then embossed the paper.

The little heart is from inside the "O" of the LOVE die from the front of the card.

Finished card is 4 5/8 x 4 5/8.

COMMENT to WIN a PRIZE!

One random commenter will receive a $20 gift code for Serendipity Stamps!  You have until February 16 to leave a comment and winner will be announced on Mary's blog on February 17!

For a second chance to win - like us on Facebook and share the ad about the hop.  One person who does both will be selected to win a second $20 gift certificate.  If you already like us on FB all you have to do is share the ad with a friend.  Click on the "share" link under the photo.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Serendipity-Stamps/177833132296051

Next up on the HOP is the amazing:

Vickie Zimmer

Here is the Blog Hop order:
 

Mary's Blog

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier

Vickie Zimmer

Jeanne Jachna

Jenny Gropp

Julie Warner

Karen Amidon

• Stamps: Serendipity Stamps - Happy Valentine  319D, Heart Border 186E,
• Dies: Serendipity Stamps - Heart Solid Die 003GD, Love Die 011DD,  Mini Scroll Heart and Scallop Heart Dies 043DD, Happy Die 026ED, Easter Die 042ED, Daisy Border Die 051JD
• Paper: Kaisercraft - Cherry Blossom 6 x 6, Bazzill Red, Neenah Solar White
• Ink: Versafine - Crimson Red
• Other: Spellbinders - Adorning Square dies, Mini Perfect Layers, Bow Easy, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Impression Obsession dies: Small Bow, Roosters & Chickens, Darice Embossing Folder

Serendipity Embossing & Stitching!

Over at the Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog the Design Team is doing stitching this month.  As an added challenge this week we are also doing embossing/debossing with dies. 

Why not play along using Stitches?  Create a project - any theme - just be sure to include some stitching and at least one Serendipity Stamps image (Stamp or Die) on your project!   Stitches can be stamped, hand drawn, embossed, die cut, or sewn - use your imagination.  You could win a prize!

I pulled out my Mom's old sewing machine from 1959 and did some black stitching on 2 layers of my card.  One of the key things to remember with using a sewing machine on your cards is not to put adhesive behind where you'll be sewing.  The glue gets on the needle and causes problems!

You can barely tell in the photo but I did emboss my white background with the floral butterfly die.  It gives a nice subtle image.  

Inside the card I stamped the great Butterfly Background words.  
I just love this stamp!
Finished size is 4 3/4 x 6 3/4.

Serendipity's special this week is Free Shipping for orders  in the US for $10 or more!   This is a great chance to snap up the stamps from the Wood Mounted Stamp sale.  Offer good through March 26.

Check out what the rest of the Design Team created:

Anya Schrier

Jeanne Jachna

Jenny Gropp

Julie Warner

Karen Amidon

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier (me!)

Pauline Pollington

Vickie Zimmer

• Stamps: Serendipity Stamps - For All You Do 784B , Butterfly Background 465G
• Dies: Serendipity Stamps - Floral Butterfly Stamp & Die Set 1255EDCL, Nellies Dies - Multi Frame Dies - Rectangle 3
• Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black
• Paper: Stampin' UP! - DSP, black, melon & blue card stock
• Other: Mini Perfect Layers, DMC thread, MME dots, square punch

PPC & Serendipity Stamps Blog HOP!

Serendipity Stamps is having a blog hop with Perfect Paper Crafting!  We are using both companies products in this hop and there will be 2 $50 gift certificates given away!  Just leave comments on EVERY blog post by Sunday, March 16 (Midnight Pacific Time) for a chance to win.  The 2 random winners will be announced on Monday, March 17.

I used PPC's new Mini Perfect Layers on my card.  It is so nice to have a smaller version of the 12" Perfect Layers!  I've used those for more than 7 years to make perfect mats for my square and rectangular cards.

 After I cut the black layers at 1/16" I used the Mini Perfect Layers again to do my pink and blue layers.

I used the 3/8" for my pink border.

For some interest I cut a Fancy Tag 2 die cut and put it behind my SPRING sentiment.

Inside my card I stamped a great spring sentiment and the dogwood branch again.  I'm so excited that Spring is right around the corner!!

Check out what everyone from both teams created:

Serendipty Stamps - http://www.serendipitystamps.com/blog/

Perfect Paper Crafting & Laura Lynn - http://blog.perfectpapercrafting.com 
Anya Schrier - http://aschoss.blogspot.com

Jenny Gropp - http://onekraftykat.blogspot.com

Marybeth Lopez - http://marybethstimeforpaper.blogspot.com

Pam Sparks - http://expressionswithheart.wordpress.com

Julie Warner - http://thewritestuff.justwritedesigns.com

Jenn Cochran - http://www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com

Vickie Zimmer - http://www.vickiezimmer.blogspot.com

Roxie Glaza -  http://paperscaper.blogspot.com

Jeanne Jachna - http://akeptlife.blogspot.com

Dana Joy - http://www.gotjoycreations.blogspot.com

Karen Amidon - http://paperliliesandink.blogspot.com

Miriam Napier - http://miriamsdelirium.blogspot.com

Serendipity Special: Everything in our Easter Category is 20% off until 
Wednesday, March 12, 2014. 

PPC Special: Use the code, serendipity5%, shoppers will get a discount on their order on the website, www.perfectpapercrafting.com at checkout.

• Stamps: Serendipity Stamps - Large Dogwood 444G, Small Dogwood 449C, Spring Summer Autumn Winter Set 582K, The Earth Laughs 417D
• Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
• Paper:  Neenah - Natural White, Graphic 45 - Botanical Tea 6x6, black cardstock
• Spellbinder Dies: Fancy Tags 2
• Copics: R81, B91, Y21
• Other: Perfect Paper Crafting - Mini Perfect Layers

Mojo Monday 334 - G45 Botanical Tea

Graphic 45's Botanical Tea is in stores now!  I couldn't wait to get my hands on this beautiful paper so I paired it up with this week's MOJO Monday 334 Challenge.

This lenten rose image has been sitting on my desk for a long time waiting for a card to call home.  I noticed the greens matched my new paper so this card went together easily.  I went a little wider than the challenge called for because I needed the extra room for the flower.

Inside my card I put some paper scraps and stamped the elegant border at the bottom of my liner.  Graphic 45 does such a good job making matching stamps for their collections.

Finished size is 4 x 6.

 

• Stamps: Flourishes - Always Blooming, Graphic 45 Hampton Arts - Botanical Tea Set 3
• INK: Distress - Stormy Sky, Color Box - Cat's Eye - Creamy Brown
• Paper: Graphic 45 - Botanical Tea 8x8, Bazzill Heavyweight Brown
• Other: misc button, Perfect Layers, Copics, Graphic 45 - Botanical Tea - Tags & Pockets